Sunday, September 30, 2012

Yesterday

How incredibly lucky am I to have friends that remember my birthday. It is so exciting to get an unexpected parcel in the mail.

Linda http://une-petite-folie.blogspot.com/ sent me a gorgeous vase by Margaret Crosswell, The painting on it is so soft next to the pretty pink roses. I love the fluted edge around the top. It will be just perfect in the master bedroom. Thank you so much Linda, I adore it! XXX

Several months ago I shared a story with Linda Master http://miraclechicken.blogspot.com/ about a Paris apartment that was literally a time capsule. Although the rent had always been paid, no one had been inside it for 70 years.

Yesterday I was totally blown away when I opened my gift from Linda. It is a miniature copy of Giovanni Boldini's painting painted in oil. Linda used her special router bits to make the frame and then hand carved the design around the edge. Thank you so much Linda! Your talent never ceases to amaze me. XXX

Beautiful gifts! I've loved Boldini's work since I first saw one of his paintings in the Newport mansions in Rhode Island. I used a reproduction of that painting in the Heritage. I remember that story about the apartment...it was amazing to see.

What precious treasures you have received, Catherine! Both are so very unique! You must be absolutely thrilled! Happy belated birthday to you and may you have a wonderful year! I look forward to reading the story.

Dear Catherine, first of all happy birthday.I apologize for not being one of those friends with good memory :-)Thank you for sharing with us your gifts, especially because until now I did not know the story of the fabulous time capsule apartment, and this is just the kind of news that make me dream ...The painting is poetically beautiful, perfect for a sweet Lady that you are :-)Again happy birthday,Flora

Hello Catherine,A VERY HAPPY belated BIRTHDAY TO YOU. The frame and the vase are just gorgeous....really beautiful pieces. i hope you had a great birthday, and I send you much love and all the ebst wishes ever.Big hug,Giac

A late happy birthday to you Catherine. I recognised Margaret Croswell's work immediately, everything she does is so beautiful. How lucky to have such a wonderful painting too, I'm off now to read the story ...

Happy birthday, Catherine! Such kind friends you have! I also fell in love with the Boldini painting from the Paris apartment. So, can your readers expect to see some of your work inspired by the time capsule? :)

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I am artist and a metalsmith. I have always loved miniatures and dollhouses. My interest in making miniatures is not restricted to the metal work I do. This year I plan to design and build a dollhouse.
I do not sell the miniatures I am making right now while I am trying to build my own collection.
Who is Kilmouski? ... He's my cat. And he sits right next to me no matter how many hours I work.